13/02/2023
THE APOSTOLIC CHURCH NIGERIA
INYENE-ABASI DISTRICT
UMON ASSEMBLY
REPORT ON 2ND SUNDAY SERVICE OF FEBRUARY 2023
TIME IN: 9:05AM
TIME OUT: 12:00PM
THE SERVICE FEATURE THE FOLLOWING:
Opening Prayer led by Elder S. E. Etuk
Choruses led by Deacon Joshua Antigha
Congregational hymn led by Elder N. N. Obuka from E.H.B No. 78
Song ministration by Main Choir and Sunday School Choir
Worship session led by Elder O. S. Akpan
Scriptural reading was extracted from the book of John 4:15-26led by Elder S. E. Etuk
Song ministration by Youth Choir
General offering by the congregation
Announcement was led by Elder N. N. Obuka
WORD MINISTRATION
SPEAKER: Elder N. N. Obuka
TRANSLATOR: Bro. Jephthah Godwin
THEME: GOD IS OUR PROTECTOR
TEXT: Psalm 32:7, Psalm 1:5-7
The vessel illustrate on the story of Saul and David in the Bible, how Saul turnout to become an enemy to David. One day, King Saul again went out with three thousand soldiers to look for David, in order to kill him. Saul continued his relentless hunt for David, just because he realized that David will one day become a king of Israel. Since then, Saul had not rest, he was looking for ways to put an end to David’s life. But he could not find him, because God was with David.
As Saul sought for David, there were some sheep-pens along the side of the road, one of them was built around the entrance to the cave. Saul went into the cave to relieve himself. Unknown to him, David and his men were hiding at the back of the cave where Saul hid himself. David’s servant whispered to him to quickly use such opportunity and kill his enemy, Saul, who wanted to kill him. They told him God has delivered his enemy into his hands, but David refused to harm Saul. He rather sneaked over and cut off a small piece of Saul’s robe. He wanted to use it as a witness that God delivered Saul into his hands but he meant no harm.
David’s action reveals to us that we are not to take revenge or attack over our enemies because revenge is of God. Saul was so surprised when he realized that David had an opportunity to kill him but he refused, Saul prayed that God will give David a big reward for what he did to spear his life. God was pleased with David for refusing to kill God’s anointed king.
The preacher added that, we are secure in God. Nothing will happen to us without Him knowing it. He is in control, no matter how crazy the world around us is becoming. Whoever goes to the Lord for safety, whoever remains under the protection of the Almighty, can say to Him, “you are my defender and protector. You are my God, in you I trust”.
God is our protector, call upon Him in your heart, and He will save you from your downfalls. In His name alone, the Lord holds great power to those who refuge. Call Him and He will answer. Do not seek revenge or seek harm for others who have done your wrong.
Conclusion: Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave it to the wrath of God, for it is written, “Vengeance is mind, I will repay, says the Lord”…